Hey everyone! -Awesome forum by the way

First of all, I'm an Australian citizen. Don't have a current passport though.

I just have a few questions..OK so I'm 3 weeks away from finishing school forever! So excited. I want to go to Thailand when I finish..I was reading about the visa laws and yeah I just have a few questions now

1. This statement "- Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months"..Does that mean, if I don't have a passport that is at least 6 months old..I can't get in? (I'm gonna be so bummed!)..Or does it mean the passport has to have at least 6 months 'till the expiry date...oh god..lets hope it's the good one.

2. I want to stay more than 30 days..how do I apply for the 60 day visa? Can I go straight to the 60 days or will I need to get the 30 day tourist visa then extend it?

3. Oh yeah, what are the laws on alcohol there

Thanks guys...god I hope I can get in...

Edited November 1, 200817 yr by Musti

1. 6 months remaining on it's validity.

2. Get a 60 day tourist visa at a Thai embassy/consulate which can be extended for an additional 30 days.

3. 20 years old But it is not heavely enforced.

Edited November 1, 200817 yr by ubonjoe

Oh, I am so relieved. That's awesome . I'm gonna get my passport and all of that done sometime this week. Ahh I'm gonna have so much fun! (Going with a few friends)

Thanks ubonjoe!

Have a good time. But stay out of trouble.

Enjoy your trip.

Joe

Edited November 1, 200817 yr by ubonjoe

First question:Your passport has to have at least 6 months' till the expiry date, so if you are getting a new passport then you have no problem.

Second question: You can enter Thailand for 30 days without any visa, and just jump to the nearest border and get another 3o days. You can do that 3 times during a six month period, then after that you will need a visa.

But to save you the hassle of the border run and the headache with the immigration officers; Just apply for a single entry or (double if they would give you) tourist visa and you will be granted a 60 days to stay for each upon arrival to Thailand, which can be extended for another 30 days at any immigration office in Thailand.

Third question: Well, is this a question to ask. In Thailand no body drink water, otherwise they die.

Good luck

3. Oh yeah, what are the laws on alcohol there :

It is illegal to sell alcohol to Australians.

Only kidding . Have a good holiday and enjoy the visits to Temple and Markets.

Haha!

Thanks for the answers guys... - Helped me out a lot. I can't wait to visit!

Whats the difference between single/double entry? - Can I just get one 60 day visa upon entering?

With a double entry you can leave and come back getting another 60 days with a single entry you can enter only once.

You can get a single entry at the consulate.

You get the visa before entering and when you enter you get 60 days.

Edited November 2, 200817 yr by ubonjoe

With a double entry you can leave and come back getting another 60 days with a single entry you can enter only once.

You can get a single entry at the consulate.

You get the visa before entering and when you enter you get 60 days.

The 60 days can also be extended at Immigration for a further 30 days 1,900 Baht fee.

Ahh thanks guys.

The 60 days should be fine. Gotta come back to start my uni studies

Ahh thanks guys.

The 60 days should be fine. Gotta come back to start my uni studies

You will also get a good education in Thailand in 60 days.